spoof
noun
a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored; lampoon or parody.
spoofer
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a word derived from
spoof.
Example Sentences
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The spoofer substitutes a real email address in the “from” field to trick you into opening the email.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2021
A more sophisticated approach, drone spoofing, involves the spoofer sending fake GPS signals specifically to the drone.
From Economist ● Apr. 30, 2015
The difference is that a spoofer has no intention of completing the trades at the prices posted.
From Reuters ● Apr. 22, 2015
But this time it is not about the manager, it is not "in the name of God, go", uprooting the Turnip, "spoofer" Sven or second-choice Steve.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 20, 2010
Lots of them, but I'm afraid he's a bit of a spoofer.
From Neighbours by Robert J. C. Stead
